Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 4123 with Socket Bayonet - dated 1877 Japanese Ordnance The round award is constructed

The round award is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed

Some parts are not marked except with the swiss cross

The rest of the metal fittings are in a similar condition

January 6-9

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 4123 with Socket Bayonet - dated 1877 Japanese Ordnance The round award is constructedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare opportunity! We have previously only had a few of these very scarce Italian Vetterli Carbines with the original bayonets. The socket bayonets with 18 inch cruciform blades are quite a bit rarer than the carbine itself, so finding an example like this is a real treat! The M1870 Vetterli is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The